Dr. Ashley Poole received her bachelor's and master’s degrees from Fayetteville State University. She received her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving the Advocacy, Leadership and Service Award in clinical psychology and the 2020 President’s Leadership in Diversity Award. Dr. Poole completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center in the Pain Management Clinic working with an interdisciplinary team.

In clinical practice, she has experience with a diverse client population including couples, and individuals with substance use disorders and severe and persistent mental illness. She also has advanced training working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Dr. Poole has presented at professional conferences on inter-professional collaboration and the impact of social media and mental health. Her clinical experience positions her to mentor students in both clinical work and research.